Headlining the daytime show at Initial Shock on July 1 is B.P. (Bret Parenteau), an artist from Winnipeg, MB, Treaty 1 Territory. He is head of the Makade Star label, a tape label solely focused on local experimental artists present and past. He helped compose the soundtrack to Métis filmmaker Rhayne Vermette’s “Ste. Anne” (2021). Also currently active in ambient / tape music duos, Ardor & North Shield. Parenteau has released a steady amount of work across Canada, US & internationally. @b.p___’s set in Montreal last summer was a scorcher and he is not to be missed!
Advanced tickets are still available. Raffle prize packs will be drawn the night of the fest.